Center Assistant - Portage

Works as a team with the Teacher and Teacher Assistant to create a safe, nurturing environment where young children can play and learn.

Assists the Teacher to plan and implement engaging developmentally appropriate learning activities for young children using the Frogstreet Curriculum.

Provides learning activities for social-emotional growth, cognitive skills, physical development, and the critical skills needed early in life for developing school readiness.

Rides the bus in the morning and afternoon providing learning activities to the children to complement the curriculum being implemented in the center.

Relays accurate messages from the parents to the Teacher.

Assists in working with parents as partners to provide the best care and education for their children.

Implements the program within State Day Care Licensing and Federal Performance Standards.

Maintains active supervision of children ensuring the children are always within sight and sound of the staff.

Informs the Teacher of any variances in a child’s behavior.

Cleans, and sanitizes toys and other items in the classroom.

If needed, assists with diapering following all health and safety protocols.

Eats with children at the table for breakfast, lunch, and snack encouraging healthy eating and using the time to engage children in using language skills and developing social-emotional interactions.

Completes documentation required by State Licensing and Head Start Standards.

Qualifications :

• Completion of the Introduction to the Child Care Profession Course or agreement to complete this course within 6 months of hire.
• In addition, completion of the Skills and Strategies Course for Child Care Teachers gives a higher degree of consideration.
• A Degree in Early Childhood Education, an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, and a Preschool Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) may receive higher consideration.
• Experience working in a licensed childcare setting may also be given preference.
• Ability to provide a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for young children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, their family members, other staff, and management in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to respond positively to work direction and guidance from others.
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple tasks within a child care setting.
• Is able to maintain confidentiality 100% of the time.

Hours :

The workday begins around 6 :

Wage :

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